Tech's Societal Impact
How is technology altering our social fabric?
4.1 (40)
63 mins
Explore the profound ways in which technology is transforming society - from communication and education to economic structures and social interactions. Also understand the complex issues surrounding AI biases and algorithmic decision-making, and their potential to reinforce or challenge societal prejudices.
Ep 1:
The Watch on Your Wrist, The Mind in Your Way
From wind-up watches to gesture typing, explore how devices race ahead of human habit—and why our ancient brains still struggle to keep pace with modern machines.
Ep 2:
Looms, Ludds, and Learning Machines
Two centuries after Luddites smashed looms in fury, technology is quietly dismantling classrooms—could tablets and online courses finally outpace traditional teachers and universities?
Discussions (20)
Willis
Level 5 · 8 mo agoWe traded winding a watch for charging a bracelet every night. Not sure that counts as progress.
Connor
Level 7 · 9 mo agoThe tea on Uber is piping hot! Imagine burning twenty five billion and telling investors you might never make a profit. That is some serious chaos!
Margaret
Level 2 · 8 mo agoThe tea on AI discriminating because of who programs it is terrifying. It’s giving rich white men with zero self awareness. Also Vashti living in a pod and never touching anyone is a total mood lol.
